Bill Mooney Steps Down As Westchester’s Economic Development Director

After nearly a decade serving as a key member in Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino’s administration, Director of Economic Development William M. Mooney, III is stepping down from his position to take a job in banking. On Friday, Mooney told Daily Voice what he told Astorino more than a month ago: he is resigning from the position he has held since June 2014 to become the Senior Vice President Group Director at Signature Bank, based out of White Plains.

Westchester Pork Manufacturer Recalls Salami, Other Meat Products

A Westchester County pork manufacturer is recalling more than 5,000 pounds of salami products that were misbranded and contained an undeclared allergen. On Friday, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services announced it was recalling 5,750 pounds of product from the Mamaroneck-based Picone Meat Specialities.

New Crisis Intervention Trainees Welcomed By Astorino

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino thanked 35 law enforcement officers Thursday during their final day of Crisis Intervention Training at the county Police Academy: in Valhalla. Astorino was joined by Dr. Mark Herceg, commissioner of the County Department of Health, in welcoming the patrol officers and public safety staff and thank theming for their service.

Mount Vernon Takes Down New Ro Again

… runaway 72-49 victory over rival New Rochelle in the Section 1 Class AA semifinals on Friday at the Westchester County Center. It was the third win over New Ro this season and the 10 consecutive in the rivalry since losing in the 2013 title game. …

Astorino Promotes Free Lead Testing for Residents

County Executive Robert P. Astorino encourages residents who are concerned about potential lead in their drinking water to take advantage of a free testing kit, that is now available through the Westchester County Department of Labs and Research. All residents are eligible to receive a test kit whether they are served by a private well or a public water system.

County Executive Robert P. Astorino Kicks off Hudson Valley Restaurant Week at Benjamin Steakhouse

Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino today joined Janet Crawshaw, publisher of The Valley Table magazine with Benjamin Prelvukaj and Benjamin Sinanaj, owners of Benjamin Steakhouse, to kick off Hudson Valley Restaurant Week for Spring 2017. To kick off the event, the County Executive plated the “Astorino Sirloin” at Benjamin Steakhouse in White Plains.